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In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 with Natalie McGrath
Esperanza Spalding - A Jazz Force to be Reckoned With!

Tune in to tonight’s session of In a Mellow Tone with Natalie McGrath, where she spotlights the five-time Grammy Award winning Esperanza Spalding! In addition to hearing a vast array of Spalding’s discography, listeners can expect to learn more about Spalding’s accolades, musical education, inspirations, and her personal influence on modern day jazz. The Portland-born female bass virtuoso, vocalist and composer continues to leave a trailblazing mark in jazz. She demonstrates artistry of the highest rank, whether it be with her proficient technique, her ever-changing compositional styles, or her effortless ability to perform. The 38 year-old is pushing the boundaries with her music which embodies an original jazz sound infused with rock, soul, funk, Latin, and elements of the avant-garde. She is a Berklee college alumni and has made history as the colleges’ youngest teacher at just 20 years old. In 2017, she was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University. Her presence in the jazz community is innovative, powerful and cannot be ignored. Esperanza is a jazz force to be reckoned with!
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Esperanza Spalding - Live Performance - Esperanza Spalding at the White House for the “Celebration of American Creativity" event (2016)
Afro Blue
Esperanza Spalding - Live Performance - Esperanza Spalding at the International Jazz Day Global Concert in Istanbul, Turkey (2013)
Jazz Ain't Nothin But Soul
Esperanza Spalding - Live Performance - Esperanza Spalding at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (2009)
I Know You Know
Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International
Precious
Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International
Ponta De Areia
Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International
She Got to You
Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International
Espera
Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International
Black Gold
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International
Radio Song
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International
Hold on Me
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International
Cinnamon Tree
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International
I Can’t Help It
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International
Heaven in Pennies
Esperanza Spalding - Exposure - Concord Records
Colonial Fire
Esperanza Spalding - Exposure - Concord Records
Loro
Esperanza Spalding - Junjo - Ayva Musica Producciones
The Peacocks
Esperanza Spalding - Junjo - Ayva Musica Producciones
Judas
Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Concord Records
Unconditional Love
Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Concord Records
One
Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Concord Records
Really Very Small
Esperanza Spalding - Chamber Music Society - Heads Up International
Formwela 1
Esperanza Spalding - Songwrights Apothecary Lab - Concord Records
Formwela 10
Esperanza Spalding - Songwrights Apothecary Lab - Concord Records
Interactive CKCU
hillbilly
WOW! merci! Harvard too!;-) and staying real !!!

9:15 PM, January 18th, 2023
Host: Natalie McGrath
@hillbilly Esperanza Spalding is a jack of all trades! Glad you’re liking it :-)

9:37 PM, January 18th, 2023
hb
She defies the old line, "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach!";-) I like to see axioms & myths blown apart!;-)

9:47 PM, January 18th, 2023
Host: Natalie McGrath
She certainly does! I agree with that sentiment completely. Not only is she a multi-faceted artist, but she gets more creative with every work she invents!

10:02 PM, January 18th, 2023